Welcome to The Duality of Man, an original animanga role-play that features numerous supernatural creatures. Unfortunately, these various species have distanced themselves because of the war that occurred thousands of years ago, plaguing some with eyes that only see their dualism. While others meddle themself with their differences, two groups fight, each attempting to eliminate the other in for their definition of worldly peace. These two groups of the Terror Response Syndicate (TRS) and the Assembly of Phantoms (AP). With individuals fighting merely over their differences, it brings uncertainty to the outcome of this war.

We happily accept all role-players as long as they obey the rules and are capable of meeting our word count of 50. This does include those who are unfamiliar with this style of role-playing. The staff of The Duality of Man are willing to happily help those who are new to the role-playing world so they feel comfortable on site. Feel free to message the staff if you need help, they can be found here or in the site Discord and will gladly answer questions alongside calm concerns. If you have any suggestions we would love to hear them; guests may use the support board as a suggestion area as well. Should you decide to join, may I say welcome to the site and we all hope you enjoy your time here.

Yours Truely,
The Staff

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Summer 2020

Summer has arrived to Lorsette with warm weather and tourists arriving! As a result, terror activity has risen due to the influx of activity in the city! TRS will be required to have regular patrols and maintain caution!

With the arrival of June, Pride Month Festivities will begin! There is parade in Lorsette for the characters to enjoy followed by a gathering in Crowfeather Park! Then for the role-players, we have a specialized skin for your enjoyment!

A carnival has arrived to Lorsette once again! There are plenty of booths to win prizes and various rides, including a Ferris Wheel. Alas, the carnival is under watch by the TRS because of the horde which rued the event the last time it was here.

Written in Stone

For all of you who've just recently joined or pondering joining us, this should be the first board you visit. Each thread has been specifically placed to inform you about our wonderful site. Please make sure to read over each thread here, they help you find your way on the site after all.

All of our claims will be placed here. Members must fill out all claims that apply to the character they made. We understand that a few of you may think of these as a nuisance, but they help keep us staff organized.

Welcome to the shop, where you can use that money you earn via posting to buy yourself some sweet items. Feel free to stop by and purchase items anytime. Staff and OOC accounts can not be used to purchase things here.

Some people like to plan out and discuss possible relationships with characters, and thus this board is provided. It's not mandatory to make a plot, but we encourage making them. Members may use plotting templates if they desire to do so.

Have a certain character you need to be played? Want to make a pack? You can use this board to request them. Guests are able to post here and character related ads. Members may bump ads their ads every week or should it be updated.

This is where all communication based threads are stored. Whether it be text, e-mail, letters, etc. These can be used to lead into threads or instead you can have the communication in the thread itself.

This is where you can role-play out dreams and various other random threads with your character that do not necessarily have to be in complete correlation to the site. This board can also be used to role-play past events.

An Easter Egg Hunt event was planned for the city of Lorsette! Eggs have been hidden throughout the Downtown, Northern and Coastal areas for citizens to find. However, there is a more sinister force at play as eggs coloured a grisly black are discovered. The TRS is sent out to handle the threat while trying to keep people safe.

Lorsette

The central portion of Lorsette where a majority of the business is conducted. Downtown features the business district where numerous stores sell their wears, restaurants serve customers alongside some shadier business places. This where city hall is located, being a building solely for business purposes and frequent to activity. The TRS headquarters remains closer to the heart, which makes the area heavily protected by TRS agents. Despite the high levels of activity, downtown is less likely to get pelted by terror attacks since TRS activity is high. AP informants can be found around the area due to the increased TRS presence. Criminal activity remains low due to lack of terror activity.

The southern side of Lorsette is known for numerous housing complexes. There is a variety of homes and apartment buildings scattered throughout the area. A portion of the area is known for lavish housing where richer families live in fancy manors. The remainder is fairly average, having a variety of housing. During the night hours, terror and AP activity have been known to be higher than during daylight. This oftentimes means that plenty of TRS members will do a night shift in the area. Criminal activity oftentimes consists of thievery with the occasional murder, but is less frequent here.

The northern region of Lorsette is known for containing more educational and quiet standing. It is not frequent to rough-housing and tends to be known for oftentimes maintaining a quiet demeanor. There are some daycares for children set up in the area, taking advantage of the higher populace of younger citizens in the area. Oftentimes, AP activity is very low in area since TRS activity is commonly rather high in order to assure the safety of Lorsette's youths. This has assisted in keeping the northern section of Lorsette quiet because of low terror activity. Criminals oftentimes avoid doing activity in the area because of the increased TRS presence and lacking of terrors to cover the crimes.

The western section of Lorsette is known for being closest to the expanse of wilderness. It is known for being on a bit of a rise compared to the rest of the city. For the most part, there is a lack of both AP and TRS activity since the police station remains in the area. This has resulted in the area being quiet for criminal activity as well considering the police presence. Citizens mostly come to the area to enjoy the park, which tends to be the busiest section and the most likely to gain terror activity. The main reason why citizen activity can be low at times is due to the looming presence of Hell's Gate that can be found in the area.

The eastern portion of Lorsette that borders the large expanse of water known as the Atlantic Ocean. Over the horizon, numerous fishing boats can be seen dotting the seas since fishing is a common activity in Lorsette. One section of the coastal area is a low, slowly rising and featuring the nearby cliff by the beach. This area is known commonly for tourist activity since the Starlight Beach and its lighthouse remains a popular attraction. This works similarly with the infamous Heaven's Gate that is in the area. Due to the high levels of tourist activity, western Lorsette is frequented for terrors and Assembly of Phantoms members. This means lots of criminal and TRS activity in the area. Criminals can oftentimes do their crimes easier here due to the high levels of terror activities.

The outer reaches of Lorsette is closest to the wilderness beyond, some of the buildings even straggling out into the thinner section of the Calico Forest. Certain sections of the outskirts are renowned for being more rundown while others stay in fairly good condition. There are numerous warehouses in the area alongside buildings meant for more nefarious needs. Terror activity is high in the outskirts since it is the first place the AP members will head. This has resulted in higher amounts of TRS activity as well. Criminal activity is surprisingly high despite the looming presence of the prison.

After the outskirts is a large expanse of incredible wilderness filled with wondrous amounts of variety. During the spring to fall months, the wilderness is commonly known to have tourists wandering around. This is impart due to the beautiful scenery that can be found in the wilderness of Lorsette. There are the occasional houses further into the wilderness, but this mostly consists of farm homes and hunting cabins. Terrors are more frequent during the tourist months, but tend to lower during the winter depending on what is occurring. This area is oftentimes patrolled by the TRS considering the large region and numerous hiding places for terrors or AP members. Criminal activity is medium as a result of the low population density, although, crimes can range from moderate to severe since the wilderness is at times used as a killing ground.

Aria Village

A portion of Aria village oftentimes inhabited by races that originated from hell. This section of town is notably kept warmer than the other sections. The location had a mixture of shops and homes but is renown for the hot springs kept on the outskirts of the area. This district has building frequently made out of stone and brick because it is more resilient to flames. There is a gate to Hell itself in the area, but the door is closed. A temple had been built around it, acting as an area for species of Hell to pray to their god, Volos.

This portion is mostly composed of Heaven citizens. The area keeps a natural temperature and is one of the cleanest sections of Aria village. Frequently, there are patrols out to clean the streets and cease any mischief. There are shops and homes, each oftentimes painted in lighter colours, most frequently whites hold and light blues. A small hospital is within this district where the wounded and sick are tended to. There is a shrine where a closed gate to Heaven is perched, the Heavenly citizens of this district oftentimes using it to worship Akari. The shrine itself is considered a house of Akari, making it impossible for Hell species to enter that building.

The portion of the village with a high undead population. The area itself is renown for its lacking in eateries and grocery stores, most shops oftentimes selling wears that cater to undead species. The graveyard is inside this district, the morgue workers being tedious to avoid possibly harming the bodies of returning souls. In the center of Purgatory is a large statue of Thanatos, the people of the district oftentimes claiming he watches over them. The area is known for services rather than wares.

The portion of Aria Village mostly composed of species originating from Earth. The area is mostly known for farming and construction. They have stores that oftentimes sell magic-based items on account of the high witch and warlock population. The district commonly offers its services for all, to which it has plenty. The building here is excellently built, people from the Earthen District is known as the builders of larger homes within other portions of Aria. The buildings in this area are slightly altered compared to others, with roofs being higher to welcome giants into shops and homes. There is a small earthen shrine dedicated to the god Enki, those of earth thanking him for ending the suffering of the war.

Unlike the other districts, the Mixed District welcomes all species and is known for having families of mixed heritage. This district takes up a majority of Aria on the account of the vast shops and business buildings alongside the homes in the area. This is where a small RCMP headquarters where criminals are temporarily held before being transferred to Lorsette. This area is crawling with Assembly of Phantoms members because of the constant battling. There is also a dirt field on the outskirts of the district that is frequently used for duals among the citizens.

The expansive amount of forest lands that surrounds Aria Village. The forest itself is a series of pale birch trees and thick brush that oftentimes encompasses the feet of travellers. Thin, dirt paths weave through the woods in the area, venturing off them is a risk of getting lost amidst the birch trees. During the early hours of the morning, there is usually a fog around the woods, giving most travellers an eerie vibe while they pass the area.

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The skin is created by Wolf of Adoxography and Gangnam Style. The thread and conversation remodels are by Kagney. The Strange Reality board list, Heal My Soul info center, I Remember Now mini profile and Electric Requiem profile remodel is made by Pharoah Leap. The Who's That Member member list remodel was made by Tictactoe. The Cbox.ws Shoutbox remodel was made by Trinity Blair. All templates used for claims, information sheets, applications, etc are credited to their owners; credits for these can be found in the threads the templates are use on. Images that are used on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners, however, there have been minor edits made to them by Chibi Magician. The plot, rules and various other information pieces for The Duality of Man are written by Chibi Magician with the assistence of her co-admins, Finnegan and Dremulf, alongside other unlisted people who were kind enough to give their input. The TRS, AP and face claim were all created by Fleur for specifically the use of TDOM. All plugins used on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners. The templates my members use are credited to their maker, if you find a template that belongs to you, but is uncredited, please speak to Chibi Magician or the member themself. Characters created on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners and should not be used elsewhere without the creator's permission.

Special thanks for the members of TDOM who make suggestions to help make this site better. Even though we can not accept all suggestions, we immensely appreciate it. Thus, we give credit to any additions that you thought of and were later implimented by the staff, because we are glad you give us these excellent ideas.